One day in Acadia

[AKP]

Hi, any suggestions for one day Acadia? We will be there in August. Thanks in advance.

[hikermor]

Plan for more time in this very fine park, although one day is better than nothing.  You can easily spend a day just rock climbing, although I realize the possibility that rock climbing may not be your favorite activity..

Seriously, you can easily spend half a day in the visitor center.  i would recommend a full day in the park after that when you have picked your favorite activity.

I always emphasize the VC because it is specifically designed to orient the visitor to the park's highlights and important resources.  You will be greeted by a smiling, friendly, empathetic NPS ranger (almost always) who will have good answers to all your questions...

[Diesseldorf]

Cadillac mountain has really spectacular views and your can drive most of the way up.  Also, there is an island a short way out from shore that you can only hike to at low tide, hike around it for a while, then head back.  I don't remember the name of it unfortunately, but I'm sure they can point you to it at the visitor center as @hikermor suggested.